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The Most Exciting Hotel Openings in New York’s Catskills and Hudson Valley in 2021

Plus a bonus hotel in New York’s Capital Region worth adding an extra hour to your drive.

July 27, 2021 05:02 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Visitors stand at the top of a mountain overlooking stunning fjords, islands, and a quaint village in the Lofoten archipelago. Couple hiking the Reinebringen mountain Lofoten Norway

Hiking + Cycling

21 Beautiful Hikes Around the World You Should Do in Your Lifetime

Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.

May 19, 2026 05:23 PM

Sunset over the colonial coastal city of Cartegena, Colombia

Cruise News

First-Ever Luxury River Cruises to Set Sail on Colombia’s Magdalena River

AmaWaterways will be the first and only cruise line sailing this inland waterway of Colombia when the journeys launch in 2024.

March 7, 2023 07:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Linn Cove Viaduct, at mile marker 304.4, was one of the most ambitious and technically challenging segments of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Road Trips

Fall Is the Best Season for Road Trips in the USA—Here Are the Top 8

If you’re craving a roadside adventure this autumn, consider one of these trips.

September 12, 2024 12:43 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Image of the deck of the 136-passenger 'Sea Cloud Spirit' with blue loungers and sails billowing overhead

Small Ship Cruises

Not Big on Cruising? This Intimate Sailing Ship Feels More Like a Private Yacht

Here’s what it’s really like to cruise on the classic sailing vessel Sea Cloud Spirit.

February 28, 2024 08:02 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Videos

What a $200 vs. $1,350 Per Night Hotel in Paris Looks Like—[VIDEO]

From unique, boutique properties to over-the-top luxury, Paris has a place to stay for every traveler’s style—and budget.

February 22, 2024 01:57 PM

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Jessie Beck

Travel Tips + Etiquette

8 Countries Where Your Dollar Goes Furthest

Have you been waiting for the right moment to book an international trip? These destinations deliver more for your money right now.

May 23, 2026 05:08 AM

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Adam Wisniewski

Disney Cruise Line's new 4,000-passenger 'Disney Wish' launched in July 2022.

Ocean Cruises

Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship Has Launched—Here’s Who Will Love It

Calling all Disney theme park fans— this is the only Disney cruise ship with an actual ride on it.

August 4, 2022 06:21 PM

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Fran Golden

U.S. Beaches

Secluded Seaside Wonders of San Luis Obispo County, California

10 off-the-beaten-path beaches for relaxing and rejuvenating on the Golden State’s Central Coast.

Sponsored by Visit SLO CAL

Fall 2025

Track Wolves, Dive Shipwrecks, Hunt for Truffles: 52 Epic Adventures in Every State

Your guide to adrenaline-pumping, wildlife-filled, off-the-beaten-path experiences across all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

September 16, 2025 12:35 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Family Travel

Visiting Venice, Kids in Tow

You know this Italian city is magic. Here’s how to convince your kids of that, too.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

L-R clockwise: Hôtel du Couvent room; Puspa Anggareni of Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape; Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape exterior; Veronica Marquina of Awasi Mendoza; Awasi Mendoza exterior; Shernette Crichton of Half Moon; The Oyster Box exterior entrance; Dee Patel of the Hermitage hotel

Hotels

Women Make Up Most of the Hotel Workforce. These Leaders Are Making Sure They Run Them, Too.

From Indonesia to France, these seven general managers around the globe share how they built their careers—and how they’re shaping the future of hotel leadership.

March 16, 2026 04:44 PM

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Heidi Mitchell

Fall 2023

The Otherworldly, Overwhelming, Oftentimes Unbelievable Natural Wonders of Oman

Rock climbing. Wadi hiking. Sinkhole swimming. Author Sarah Thankam Mathews seeks out adventure in her childhood home.

December 5, 2023 01:30 PM

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Sarah Thankam Mathews

Hotels

Wildflower Farms Offers a High-End Escape for Nature-Starved New Yorkers

Part of the Auberge Resorts Collection, this is the first luxury brand hotel to open in New York’s Hudson Valley.

January 12, 2023 05:30 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cruise News

This 140-Day Cruise Will Visit 37 Countries Across 6 Continents

Silversea’s new round-the-world cruise will start in January 2026, with all-inclusive sailings starting at $81,900.

June 23, 2023 09:29 AM

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Bailey Berg

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